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1960-1987 Chevy vs GMC Trucks Differences
If you’ve spent any time around classic GM trucks, you’ve probably heard it before: “Chevy and GMC are basically the same truck.” That’s… mostly true,
Chevrolet Blazer & GMC Jimmy (1969–Squarebody Era)
Blazer First Generation: 1969–1972 “Full Convertible Era” When General Motors introduced the Chevrolet K5 Blazer in 1969, it was a calculated shift from what the
Chevy C10 Trucks Spotters Guide
Few vehicles have crossed over from workhorse to cultural icon as successfully as the Chevrolet C10. What started as a half-ton pickup built to haul
Why Your Classic Car Smells Like Fuel
The Fuel Smell Problem Every Classic Car Owner Knows One of the most distinct parts of a classic car is the smell of fuel. It’s
Bushings: The Hidden Part Ruining Your Ride
How Worn Bushings Affect Ride, Alignment, and Panel Fit Bushings in your car have to be one of the most over-looked parts. Generally we don’t
10 Hard Truths About Classic Car Restoration
Restoring a classic car looks simple on the surface where you buy the car, fix what’s broken, and bring it back to life. But anyone
GM Bucket Seat Identification Guide
As far as interiors go, one of the most popular options is bucket seats. Nothing seems to take a car from family-cruiser to street-bruiser faster
Top 10 Classic Car Restoration Mistakes
Be honest with us…you clicked on this because you’re wondering if you’ve already made one of these restoration mistakes. Most of us have at some
Buying a Restored Car Vs. Restoring One Yourself
If you spend enough time around car shows, cruise nights, or swap meets, you’ll hear the debate eventually. Is it better to buy a car
Nova vs. Camaro vs. Chevelle 350’s
On paper, a Chevy 350 is a Chevy 350. Same bore, same stroke, same legendary small-block architecture that powered everything from grocery-getting sedans to Trans-Am
G-Body Legends: Grand National, Monte SS, and 442
In the 1980s, American performance didn’t look like it had in the decades before. Big-blocks were gone, compression ratios were down, and emissions rules had
A-Body Handling Packages Explained: F40, F41, and FE2
What does F40, F41, or FE2 even mean? In short, those are RPO codes for suspension within the A-Body platform. When people talk about improving
Rear Axle Identification for Classic GM Cars
Understanding the 8.2, 8.5, and 12-Bolt Rear Ends Few components in a classic GM car affect its personality more than the rear axle. Gear ratio,
TH350 vs. TH400 vs. 700R4 vs. 200-4R: The GM Transmission Showdown
Which Classic GM Transmission Is Best For Your Ride? TH350? M22?When it comes to classic GM drivetrains, few debates spark more garage talk than which
1967-1981 Camaro Engine Guide
Camaro Engine ID Guide 1967-1981 From 1967 through 1981, the Chevrolet Camaro offered one of the most diverse and legendary engine lineups in American performance
